The key protagonist of the American oil story was John D. Rockefeller, who was admired and loathed in equal measure for his business tactics.
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Billionaire John D. Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 to May 23, 1937) continues to rank as one of the richest men in modern times. He rose from modest beginnings to become the founder of Standard Oil in ...